INVITATION LETTER FOR ACT COURSE 8000 COUNTER IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE DEVICES (C-IED) CONSIDERATIONS IN MARITIME FORCE PROTECTION (05-16 Sep 16)

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1 NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANISATION NATO MARITIME INTERDICTION OPERATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE NMIOTC SOUDA BAY CHANIA HELLAS 5000 NSC-31/Ser.: NU43 TO: SUBJECT: See Distribution List INVITATION LETTER FOR ACT COURSE 8000 COUNTER IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE DEVICES (C-IED) CONSIDERATIONS IN MARITIME FORCE PROTECTION (05-16 Sep 16) DATE: 07 April 2016 REFERENCE: A. NMIOTC Program of Work (NPOW) 2016 B. SACT 5000/TSC TTX 0400/TT /Ser.: NU0976, dated 23 Oct 14 (Course 8000 Accreditation) C. NMIOTC 3000 NSC-31/Ser.: NU110, dated 05 Oct 2015 (Last Course 8000 Full After Action Report) D. NMIOTC 5000 NSC-31/Ser.: NU 109, dated 05 Oct 2015 (2016 NMIOTC Partners Students Allocation decision) 1. Given the peculiarity of Maritime Interdiction Operations (MIO) and the fact that naval forces face an increased threat from individuals and groups employing asymmetric tactics to overcome military superiority, countering these threats is of significant importance. 2. Counter Improvised Explosive Devices (C-IED) is considered by NATO community and individual countries as an existing threat in the maritime domain. IED will undoubtedly feature as a weapon of choice against superior naval forces. Current and recent operations have clearly illustrated cases at sea and in port where concepts of force protection are being challenged as to force readiness and capability. 3. Within this framework, NATO has identified a continuous and growing requirement for command teams and operating forces to be well-trained so as to enhance personnel and units readiness prior to deployment in maritime operations. With this NATO approved Course, NMIOTC targets to provide a holistic and comprehensive approach in the tactical level, related with Asymmetric Threats in the maritime environment (when alongside, at anchor or operating in confined waters). After the completion of the Course students will be able to: a. Assess the IED threat in terms of awareness and existing risk in the Maritime Environment. b. Produce a Force Protection Plan for their units / naval forces. c. Conduct Ops in the context of the Force Protection Plan, as well as Maritime Operations in an asymmetric threat environment. d. Impart relevant knowledge of existing NATO doctrines and develop training for their own ships company / unit. e. Describe the Sources of Intelligence and explain the Tactical Site Exploitation on the Attack the Network (AtN) pillar. -1-

2 4. Target audience: Officers ranging from OF-1 to OF-3 and Petty Officers (CPO, PO), more specifically naval personnel functioning as Force Protection Coordination Officers (FPCOs) responsible for their ship / task group, or involved in MIO. Additionally, the Course is open to Command (CO, XO, OPS, COMMS, etc.) and Boarding Team members or equivalent civilian and governmental officials who are involved in Maritime Security and MIO, potentially related with C-IED in the Maritime Domain. Personnel from other related Governmental Agencies (Coast Guard, Port Police, Intelligence etc.), are also eligible to participate. 5. The Course will be conducted in English. Translation into other languages will not be provided. The following proficiency standards in English are required to be met: Listening Good (3), Speaking fair (2), Reading Good (3) and Writing Fair (2), iaw STANAG This is a NATO ACT approved course iaw ref (B), marked as NATO Unclassified/Releasable to PfP (except Russia)/MD/ICI/PatG releasable also to ISAF Troop Contributing Nations (TCNs), that have expressed a keen interest in the subject matter, and partners across the Globe (PatG). NMIOTC applies security arrangements and regulations according to NATO standards. NOTE: During the NATO CONFIDENTIAL part (see enclosure 1), non-nato participants will not attend the specific part of the training. 7. A draft agenda for this event is hereby attached as Enclosure 1. The final agenda will be included with the Joining Instructions in due time. Attendance of the participants is obligatory in order to be considered as successful attendees. Participants who fail to attend at least 85% of the Course, are not entitled to acquire the graduation certificate. 8. The Course will start on Monday, 05 and will end on Friday, 16 Sep 2016, training hours are from 08:30 to 15:00. Due to the fact that the Course will be run with the cooperation of private sector, the execution of the Course is subject to the achievement of the minimum number of participants. 9. The administrative cost for this two weeks course is 450,00. Comprehensive administrative instructions are provided at Enclosure For organizational purposes, candidates are kindly requested to return their application form (Enclosure 3) to NMIOTC (studentadmin@nmiotc.nato.int), a digital word version can also be downloaded from the NMIOTC website: before the relevant dead line as follows: a. Candidates from non-nato countries not participating to the Partnership for Peace (PfP), Mediterranean Dialogue (MD), Istanbul Cooperation Initiative (ICI), or Partners across the Globe (PatG) frameworks, no later than (NLT) Friday 01 Jul 2016, so that the necessary NATO procedures would apply for approval. b. Candidates from NATO Partner countries eligible to participate in NATO MPD subsidization programme in accordance with ref. D, have to submit their application form to NMIOTC and their financial support request form (Enclosure 4) to MPD SENF AC (mehmetumut.cakir@act.nato.int ) no later than (NLT) Friday 22 Jul c. Candidates from NATO, PfP, MD, ICI and PatG Nations) no later than (NLT) Friday 19 Aug

3 11. Requests for NATO financial support require a duly stamped and signed Financial Assistance Request Form (FARF-Enclosure 4) which has to be forwarded to MPD PRI Activity Coordination together with the Personnel Administration Form and in copy to NMIOTC s POCs (cc d). 12. Event details can be found in the Partnership real-time Information, Management and Exchange system (e-prime) at in the Education and Training On-line Catalogue (ETOC) at or through the NMIOTC official web site Point of Contacts (POCs): a. NMIOTC (1) Course Director: Lt Cdr Theocharis Stivaktakis GRC (N) Phone: , NCN: , Fax: stivaktakist@nmiotc.nato.int, / nmiotc_et@navy.mil.gr (2) Registration POC: Lt JG Konstantinos Papanastasis GRC (N) Phone: , NCN: , Fax: papanastasisk@nmiotc.nato.int b. MPD MPD SENF Activity Coordinator: LTC M. Umut Cakir TUR (A) Phone: , NCN: , Fax: Mehmetumut.Cakir@act.nato.int. Georgios Tsogkas Commodore GRC (N) Commandant NMIOTC ENCLOSURES: 1. Draft Schedule of Events 2. Administrative Instructions 3. Personnel Administration Form (PAF) 4. Financial Assistance Request Form (FARF) -3-

4 Distribution List: External: Action: SHAPE NMR GRC (NSWAN: (please pass to NATO and Partner NMRs) SHAPE STRIKFORNATO (NSWAN: HQ SACT MPD SENF (NU: HQ SACT MPD PPT (NU: (please pass to partner NLRs) HQ NATO HEL MILREP (NSWAN: (please pass to NATO MILREPs and partner representation) HQ SACT NLR GRC (NSWAN: (please pass to NATO and partner NLRs) HQ SACT TNB (NSWAN: (please pass to all COEs) HQ SACT JETE EIT (NSWAN: (please pass to all PTCs) HQ SACT PSE (NSWAN: HQ JFC Naples (NSWAN: HNDGS/E4 (please pass to NATO and Partner Defence / Naval Attaches in Athens) JFC BS DCOS OPS (NSWAN: cregistry@jfcbs.nato.int) Information: SHAPE COS (NSWAN: COM.COS@shape.nato.int) HQ SACT DCOS JFT (NSWAN: Javier.Gonzalez-Huix@act.nato.int) HQ SACT ACOS JETE (NSWAN: Dzintars.Roga@act.nato.int) HQ SACT JFT JETE (NSWAN: SACTTDACOSIMPJET1@act.nato.int) HQ SACT JFT EIT Branch Head (NSWAN: Luca.Massimi@act.nato.int) MARCOM DCOS OPS (NSWAN: recordscentre@mc.nato.int) MARCOM N7, CAPT S. E. Kvalvaag NOR (N) (NSWAN: s.kvalvaag@mc.nato.int) MARCOM N7, CDR C. Heck DEU (N) (NSWAN: c.heck@mc.nato.int) HNDGS/A3 HNDGS/B2 HNDGS/D4 HNDGS/DMLA HAGS/TRAINING DIVISION HNGS/A5 HNGS/B2 HAFGS/B2 HELLENIC COASTGUARD HQ/TRAINING DIRECTORATE ( dek@hcg.gr) COMHELFLEET/B Branch Salamis GRC SOUDA NAVAL BASE US NSA SOUDA BAY NAMFI Internal: Action: DIR E&T SAA Information: DCOM COS DOSO DIR TS DIR S (for B&F Officer) -4-

5 ENCLOSURE 1 TO: 5000 NSC-31/SER.: NU43 Dated 07 Apr 2016 DRAFT SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (C-IED CONSIDERATIONS IN MARITIME FORCE PROTECTION) E&T Director: Cdr Poseidon Orologidis GRC (N) Monday (Sep 05 - Day 1) Tuesday (Sep 06- Day 2) Course Director: Lt Cdr Theocharis Stivaktakis GRC (N) Wednesday (Sep 07- Day 3) Assistant Course Director / Admin Officer: Lt JG Konstantinos Papanastasis GRC (N) Thursday (Sep 08 - Day 4) Friday (Sep 09 - Day 5) Welcome / Safety brief Admin and Introduction / Group Photo (Auditorium / Outside) Ice Breaker Exercise Methods of Attack Incident Response Introduction to ECM 0920 Escalation of Force 0920 Area & Building Search The Global Threat The Maritime Threat Methods of Attack 2 WBIEDs Maritime Tactical Exploitation MTE(S)A Search Documentation Person Search Vehicle Check Points Vehicle Check Point Exercice (Training Yard ) 0930 Port Arrival Procedures & Demo (includes Area & Building Search) (Marathi K-14 pier) CIED Overview 1300 Vehicle Search ISPS Code Overview NATO Documentation Ice Breaker Exercise Intro 1240 The Force Protection Process / Model Threat Assessment Vulnerability Assessment Risk Management 1315 Person & Vehicle Search Practical (Training Yard) 1230 Escalation of Force (Training Platform ARIS ) 1230 Directed Study ATP-74 NATO Participants Only NATO CONFIDENTIAL Ice-Breaker 1-1

6 E&T Director: Cdr Poseidon Orologidis GRC (N) Monday (Sep 12- Day 6) Tuesday (Sep 13- Day 7) Course Director: Lt Cdr Theocharis Stivaktakis GRC (N) Wednesday (Sep 14- Day 8) Assistant Course Director / Admin Officer: Lt JG Konstantinos Papanastasis GRC (N) Thursday (Sep 15- Day 9) Friday (Sep 16- Day 10) 1030 Attack the Network / Exploitation Table Top Exercise #1 Students Presentations Table Top Exercise #2 Briefing 0900 Table Top Exercise #3 Briefing Boarding Under Multiple Threat (BUMT) theory Final Tactical Exercise Brief 0900 Theory Exam Boarding Under Multiple Threat (BUMT) (Training Platform ARIS ) MFP Planning Table Top Exercise #1 Briefing 1015 Table Top Exercise #2 Preparation (2-1-L/2-2-L/2-3-L/2-4-L) 0900 Table Top Exercise #3 Preparation (2-1-L/2-2-L/2-3-L/2-4-L) Final Tactical Exercise (Training Platform ARIS ) TEAM ALPHA TEAM ALPHA Final Tactical Exercise (Training Platform ARIS ) TEAM BRAVO 1230 Table Top Exercise #1 Preparation (2-1-L/2-2-L/2-3-L/2-4-L) Table Top Exercise #2 Students Presentations Table Top Exercise #3 Students Presentations Boarding Under Multiple Threat (BUMT) practice (Training Platform ARIS ) TEAM BRAVO Theory Exam Debrief Course Evaluation Closing Address & Graduation Ceremony 1-2

7 ENCLOSURE 2 TO: 5000 NSC-31/SER.: NU43 Dated 07 Apr 2016 ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTIONS 1. Location: NMIOTC is located in the northern region of Souda Naval Base, near the city of Chania, at the north-west part of Crete. The destination airport is Chania International airport Ioannis Daskalogiannis (airport code: CHQ). Distance from Chania city to NMIOTC is 20 km and from the airport to NMIOTC is 9 Km. Chania is a picturesque, unique medieval city bearing a rich and long history and culture. The following map provides orientation and driving directions from Chania City to NMIOTC. AIRPORT CHANIA NAMFI Officers Club NMIOTC 2. Registration: Registration is open to all NATO and partner Nations as well as organizations. You are kindly requested to submit your Personnel Administration Form (Enclosure 3), in accordance to paragraph 10 of the main body, via the following ways: a. By to Registration POC (copy to Course Director). b. By fax: Send your Personnel Administration Form to fax number: to NMIOTC Admin Officer, Lt JG Konstantinos Papanastasis GRC (N). Applications submitted after the deadline may not be accepted. All applicants will receive a confirmation message within three days of their submission. 3. Visa Requirement: Participants or their national authorities are responsible for visa arrangements. A VISA Support Letter will be issued by MPD SENF AC, if requested. Participants are advised to contact well in advance, proper diplomatic agencies for up to date information. It is an individual s responsibility to apply and obtain their visa and to have the proper travel / medical documentation. Hellenic Ministry of foreign Affairs website ( provides relevant VISA information requirements. 2-1

8 4. Administrative cost: a. The administrative cost mentioned in paragraph 9 of the main body includes daily transportation from Chania city centre to NMIOTC and vice versa, participation to an Ice Breaker event, coffee / tea and cookies throughout the training period, as well as the following resources: (1) Fixed training platforms and sea-borne target vessel / boat. (2) RHIBs and other insertion platforms. (3) Simguns / simrounds. (4) Classroom facilities with IT support. (5) Training Aids. (6) Specialist Instructors. (7) Role Players. (8) Safety personnel as necessary. b. Full payment in cash, will be made to NMIOTC s Financial Officer upon arrival at NMIOTC during the in-processing procedure or by bank deposit to NMIOTC bank account with the following data: IBAN Number: GR Swift BIC: Bank Name: ETHN GRAA National Bank of Greece Note: Bank deposit must be executed no later than 3 working days prior to the start of the event. The relevant paperwork must be forwarded to the Budget & Finance officer s e- mail: sartzetakiv@nmiotc.nato.int. NMIOTC will cover only the expenses that the National Bank of Greece may charge for transactions and not any potential charges of potential thirty other banks that may be used as facilitators. 5. Meals: Participants will have meals outside NMIOTC, on their own responsibility. A variety of options are available at Chania city. Nevertheless, a snack break is arranged at noon, on a daily basis. 6. Dress Code: Military participants are expected to wear summer daily service uniform or national equivalent during the course and graduation ceremony. Attendees from governmental or international organizations are expected to wear NATO civilian attire. Practical lessons and exercises will require students to be attired suitably for working onboard vessels and small boats including insertion from RHIB. Flotation devices and safety headgear will be provided by NMIOTC. Students are reminded to be prepared for rainy weather conditions at the time of course delivery. 7. Accommodation: There are no accommodation facilities at NMIOTC. Therefore, participants are responsible to arrange their own accommodation. NMIOTC can provide guidance / assistance, if requested. Hotels near the Chania city centre are highly recommended for transportation purposes. A list of recommended Hotels around Chania city centre is as follows (special prices apply to participants only for direct booking with each hotel manager by using the code NMIOTC Guest, including breakfast and internet connection): 2-2

9 a. SAMARIA 4* hotel Negotiated price is 105 per standard room. Τel: b. KYDON 4* hotel Negotiated price is 85 per standard room. Tel: c. ROYAL SUN 4* hotel Negotiated price is 85 per standard double room. The amenities include transportation to the city and all are free of charge. Τel: d. AKALI 4* hotel Negotiated price is 78 per standard double room. Τel: e. PORTO VENEZIANO 3* hotel Negotiated price is 87 per standard room. Τel: f. ARKADI 3* hotel Negotiated price is 64 per single room. Τel: g. Monte Vardia 3* hotel Negotiated price is 60 per standard double room. Tel h. NAMFI Military Barracks ( is located close to NMIOTC (approx. 6 Km) on the road from NMIOTC to Chania (see attached map). The installation itself is in very good condition and offers several facilities. The price is 10,00 /person/day for user nations (Germany, Greece and Netherlands) 18,00 /person/day for NATO Nations and 19,80 /person/day for Non NATO Nations. There is availability for breakfast / lunch / dinner at low cost. info@namfi.gr Tel: or Transportation: Transportation will be provided during training days between Chania city pick-up points (Agora Building, 1866 Square, Royal Sun and NAMFI) to NMIOTC and vice versa. Participants are responsible for their own transportation from the airport to the hotel and vice versa. 9. Medical service: First aid and emergency medical support is offered by NMIOTC paramedic personnel and the Naval Hospital of Crete. However, for all other cases, medical expenses must be paid by the individuals or their health insurance agencies. All participants are strongly advised to have appropriate medical insurance. 10. Security: NMIOTC applies security issues according to NATO standards. 2-3

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11 ENCLOSURE 3 TO: 5000 NSC-31/SER.: NU43 Dated 07 Apr 2016 NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANISATION NATO MARITIME INTERDICTION OPERATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE NMIOTC SOUDA BAY CHANIA HELLAS PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION FORM (PAF) (Please read instructions carefully below prior to filling out the form) NAME OF EVENT: NMIOTC Course 8000 C-IED Considerations in Maritime Force Protection PERIOD: Sep 2016 Trainee's HQ / Agency (*) Tel (*) / Fax (*) Last Name (*) First Name (*) Middle Initials Sex (*) Nationality (*) Military Rank (Title for Civilians) (*) Branch/Service (*) Title of duty position (*) Organization/HQ where duties are performed Date of Birth ID No/Passport No (*) Nato Security Clearance (*) Tel (*) (*) REQUESTING HQ / AGENCY INFORMATION TRAINEE'S / PARTICIPANT S INFORMATION 3-1

12 Travel Mode to Greece / Crete / NMIOTC (*) Arrival Date (*) TRAVELING INFORMATION Departure Date(*) Accommodation(*) Rental Car POC's INFORMATION Name/Rank/Agency/(*) Tel (*) (*) Where the Confirmation Message Should be sent? (*) a. Requesting Agency/HQ b. Student c. POC d. Other (specify in remarks) COMMENTS / REMARKS Information marked as (*) is mandatory. INSTRUCTIONS Form must be completed in capital letters, in the following format C-IED Course 8000_surname_rank.doc and be forwarded to: 1. studentadmin@nmiotc.nato.int into NU-WAN, or 2. Phone: , NCN: FAX: to NMIOTC Admin Officer, LTJG Konstantinos Papanastasis GRC (N) If information on a field is not applicable or not yet determined can be filled with N/A or TBD respectively and will be determined later. 3-2

13 ENCLOSURE 4 TO: 5000 NSC-31/SER.: NU43 Dated 07 Apr 2016 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE REQUEST FORM (FARF) (To be attached by the PfP/MD/ICI//PatG partner Nations to the official participation request) ACTIVITY IDENTIFICATION 1 Activity (Event) Date: Reference number: Location: PARTICIPANT IDENTIFICATION 2 Partner Nation: Family Name: ID/Number: Rank/Service: First Name: Tel/Number: Official address: ESTIMATE OF EXPENDITURE 3 Travel: Accommodation: Meals: Tuition fee: Other: TOTAL: BANK IDENTIFICATION FOR REIMBURSEMENT 4 (in capital letters) Beneficiary Currency requested Name of Bank Name of Agency SWIFT Code IBAN Code Account Number PARTNER NATION AUTHORISATION Date: Name: Signature & Stamps: 1 As it is in e-prime 2 If there are more participants, a list of them can be attached instead of separate request forms 3 If a list of participants is attached, the total estimated expenditure shall be indicated here 4 Unless each cell is completed, we are not able to remit it 4-1